6 Great PREFAB HOMES #9

hi and welcome to cool gadgets and stuff prefab refers to the type of construction where the components of the structure are prefabricated in a factory before being shipped to the building site this way of construction offers many advantages to both the builder and the home buyer in this video we'll take a look at some prefab and kit home companies each offering unique and distinct styles of homes this is part 9 in our prefab home series for more information please check out the links in the description barndominiums are barn-like structures made with the purpose of living in them the term is an amalgamation of barn and condominium they first came about as people converted existing barns into living spaces however as the trend picked up companies started building bardominiums from the ground up barndominiums are distinguished by their size and large open living spaces they provide they are built from a steel or timber frame and sheet metal siding the post frame construction forms a strong structure that can resist winds and seismic forces and has no interior support allowing for a wide expanse of space on the interior as a whole barn dominion designs can range from rustic to contemporary or modern depending on the owner's preference popular and rural settings they can also incorporate a workshop large garage horse stalls airplane hangar and so on often sold as prefabricated steel building kits barndominiums are popular for their low upfront costs durability and ease of construction some companies offer barndominium kits while others build from scratch the cost will depend on many factors like whether you choose a kit or build from scratch the size of the structure materials customizations finishes and the builder you opt to work with according to some estimates the cost for a full turnkey build is between 90 and 130 dollars per square foot morton buildings is one of the largest foreign type structure providers in the u.s in business over 100 years they make custom garages barndominiums farm storage facilities workshops hobby buildings commercial and municipal facilities every morton building is custom built unique to the specifications of the customer they also operate over 100 construction centers across the united states that serve as logistical hubs for construction services and as local sales offices oasis is a designer and builder of prefab adus and small homes based in los angeles california what makes oasis homes unique is a special building process derived from the founder's previous company stereobot that specializes in constructing large public event venues like concert stages the founders decided to apply the same space frame engineering approach to housing a space frame or a 3d truss is a rigid lightweight structure constructed from interlocking struts in a triangular geometric pattern the space frame uses geometry instead of mass to carry the load this form of building allows for large open spaces and tackles the most amount of space with the least amount of materials oasis homes are constructed from aluminum trusses and insulated steel panels hollow trusses enable to easily route any kind of plumbing and wiring the exteriors feature tall windows sliding glass doors and flat roofs customization options include separation walls porch space layout location of windows and doors and more full kitchen bathrooms cabinetry ac and other amenities can be included as well the company offers end-to-end services handling all design fabrication permitting delivery installation and site work every component of the home has been designed to fit through a 30 inch door allowing for total accessibility into any site the structure can also be dismantled and moved if necessary all on-site work can be finished in under four weeks with no crane required avoiding costly training services oasis founders have rethought how homes are built entirely to help reshape the us housing market and make it more affordable prices for every model are displayed on the company's website the autonomous tent is a portable luxury glamping dwelling that gives you the freedom to live independently almost anywhere it shares many characteristics of a tent but is a unique form of structure that has been engineered to be permanent yet can be raised in just a few days and leave without a trace although it provides all of the luxuries of home it does not require a foundation or utilities the structure features an open floor plan for a spacious feel and can come with all the necessities needed for comfortable off-grid living where no utility hookups are available a small array of solar panels will provide enough power for led lights pumps water filters and a composting system the curved metal frames are set atop a raised wooden deck and covered with a translucent tap fabric that enables an infusion of natural light during the day and emitting a warm glow at night in the front of the shell a wooden porch allows you to sit and enjoy the outdoors inside a small wood burning stove heats the shelter on chilly evenings the autonomous tent is engineered to stand up to hurricane winds up to 115 miles per hour and heavy snow loads and can be used year-round in many locations the company manufactures these structures in various sizes and can tailor them for different uses whether personal or commercial they can be shipped within the us or canada via a semi-trailer or overseas via a shipping container the price starts at about a hundred thousand dollars and goes up with the size the united states is facing an affordable housing crisis that has only gotten worse in recent times one of the worst affected areas is the san francisco bay area the heart of the u.s tech industry the influx of new jobs in the booming tech industry has made finding affordable accommodations a difficult task factory os native to the bay area is taking a system-based approach to fix the affordable housing shortage they plan to industrialize the way housing is built by using volumetric construction and an assembly line approach to produce modules fast and cheaply in a factory volumetric modular construction is a form of construction in which buildings are put together by connecting a series of factory-built sections or modules this approach allows for high quality housing faster and cheaper with less waste all while creating living wage union jobs for local construction workers at two dozen assembly stations the modules are built from the inside out everything from laying floors to adding appliances so each unit is move-in ready when it reaches the building site the company has proven it can reduce the cost of construction by twenty to forty percent and in addition can erect a hundred unit apartment building in less than ten days delivering housing over forty percent faster than conventional construction cam factory os has already received sizeable investments from tech giants google and facebook to fund the research and development the company's vision is to create high quality tech ready cost-effective multi-family housing and create new living wage jobs resulting in far-reaching community benefits adria homes is one of the leading european manufacturers of mobile and modular homes floating homes and glamping tents their sleek modern looking dwellings can accommodate both tourism needs and individual clients although the company provides far more units to the tourism sector the living areas are designed to provide complete comfort and relaxation with all the amenities already included the company offers several models for each of its home styles coming in different sizes budgets and materials their modular home features robust construction and high levels of insulation the alpine home can withstand the weight of a snow blanket in the mountains but is also perfect for beach or lakeside living all year round anywhere in the continent whatever the conditions mobile homes for a year-round accommodation blur the line between classic accommodation units and a mobile home layouts represent an ideal combination of performance comfort and privacy the interior features smartly fitted furniture and energy efficient appliances as well as a water heater double glazed windows and hvac system adria's mobile tents bring a touch of glamour into the camping scene with high-end designs just like upscale boutique hotel suites right there in nature the use of modern materials suitable for recycling and the living units designed to connect a person with nature is what makes adria dwellings one of a kind the company has a network of dealers across europe california-based pro home direct manufactures and builds modern glulum homes glulum or glue laminated timber is a type of structural engineered wood product constituted by layers of dimensional lumber bonded together with durable moisture resistant adhesive glulum has high strength values and avoids deformation which is common for whole wood due to this the bearing capacity and correct geometry are never compromised while the natural air exchange and water permeability of wood are maintained for an optimal balance of temperature and humidity pro home direct homes are 90 complete in the factory with all interior and exterior finishes doors windows and roof the high surface quality and aesthetic characteristics of glulam allow for no exterior finishing materials but they can be added if desired the wall and roof panels arrive at the building site ready to be assembled the panels have high r values r27 for walls and r58 for the roof making homes very energy efficient once the foundation on the site is done installation of the components only takes a few days installation of the bass kitchen and other finishing touches will take up to a week or so after which the home is ready to move in due to fast installation considerable savings on construction can be realized homes can also be equipped with smart functions for controlling lights inside climate and water leakage as well as video surveillance systems pro home direct homes are compliant with the california green building code the company says their homes cost no more than regular market prices thanks for watching let us know what you think down in the comments if you enjoyed this video please hit the like button and subscribe for more until next time you

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Length: 10min 33sec (633 seconds)

Published: Tue Jun 15 2021